Lettuce at the supermarket
Averaging $6.50/kg right now (23/04/2026)
▼ 3.2% per month
Price is stable at 3.2% per month
12-month price history
Monthly average with min/max range band. Data from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and IGA.
10 months of data · Last updated: 23/04/2026 22:00
Grow-vs-buy savings
A seed packet or seedling punnet costs around $4 and should give you roughly 0.3kg after about 2 months in typical home conditions. At today's price of $6.50/kg that's $1.95 worth at the supermarket.
Before you buy: Sow successively every 2-3 weeks for continuous supply. Bolts in heat — plant in cooler months or afternoon shade in summer.
Realistic yield: Each plant ~200-400 g head; cut-and-come-again types yield more over time.
Ballpark numbers — yield varies by climate, variety, care and luck. Use as a rough indicator, not a business plan.
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Real ROI
Based on live-scraped seed prices and measured yield data.
Yield based on a 4 m² home garden bed. Source: NSW DPI Vegetable Growing Guide — Salad Crops; Gardenate AU. Seed price scraped 18/04/2026.
Pests to watch for
Australian pests and diseases that target lettuce. Full library.